Tag Archives: 96th National FFA Convention & Expo
2023 Goat Production- Entrepreneurship/Placement National Proficiency Winner Chase Hummel
Chase Hummel of the Tri-Point FFA Chapter in Illinois works with his family’s livestock show goat breeding division, raising approximately 500 head of meat goats annually to be sold as 4-H and FFA projects across the country. He became responsible … Continue reading
John Neely Named 2023 National Proficiency Winner in Swine Production – Placement
John Neely of the Woodbury FFA Chapter in Tennessee works with his family’s swine production. The project has allowed him to learn about all aspects of the process, including growing and finishing of all ages and weights of pigs. He … Continue reading
2023 Swine Production- Entrepreneurship National Proficiency Winner Davis Howell
Davis Howell of the Clinton FFA Chapter in Illinois has a supervised agricultural experience (SAE) consisting of two projects: breeding swine and show swine. For his breeding operation, he has between 12 and 15 sows and gilts along with a … Continue reading
Bailee Amstutz Named 2023 National Proficiency Winner in Sheep Production – Entrepreneurship/Placement
Bailee Amstutz of the North Union FFA Chapter in Ohio sold her first lamb on the sale block when she was 2 years old. At the age of 6, her grandmother gave her her first show lamb. Today, she has … Continue reading
2023 Dairy Production-Placement Winner Lauren Homan.
Lauren Homan of the New Bremen FFA Chapter in Ohio is an assistant herdsman at her family’s dairy farm, an operation raising 480 Holstein cows and 400 heifers. Her work started with feeding calves and has grown to taking care … Continue reading
To Live Fruitfully is to Serve: Cedar Bluff FFA Members Share Their Service Experiences
Service is an essential part of every FFA member’s experience in the organization. The Cedar Bluff FFA Chapter from Alabama showcased their service projects at the 96th National FFA Convention & Expo. “We are teaching our members that “to live … Continue reading
2023 Diversified Agricultural Production- Entrepreneurship/Placement Winner Brant Failes
Brant Failes of the Cherokee FFA Chapter in Oklahoma began his supervised agricultural experience (SAE) with a small commercial cow herd, a bull and 20 rented acres of wheat farm ground. He has expanded his program to include replacement heifers, … Continue reading
Joe Schohr of California Named 2023 Creed Speaking Winner
INDIANAPOLIS- Winners of the National FFA Creed Speaking Leadership Development Event (LDE) were announced Thursday during the second session of the 96th National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis. Mr. Greg Beard served as superintendent of the event. The top … Continue reading
2023 Agriscience Research-Animal Systems Winner Jay Bliler
Jay Bliler of the Taylorville FFA Chapter in Illinois has conducted his research in partnership with JRW Calf Ranch, using their equipment, feed, medications and 80 beef cattle. His objective was to conduct research and share his findings on how … Continue reading
Indiana Governor Remarks on Impact of FFA on the Future of Agriculture
Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb comments on how FFA determines the Future of Agriculture. Holcomb goes on to say how the organizational and problem-solving skill students develop while in FFA can be applicable to public service. Holcomb said he is inspired … Continue reading